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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1894

Page

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Fair Grounds Hosts Busy Race Day And Bicycle Feature

Yesterday the fairgrounds drew crowds for a 38 minute pace race worth 100 dollars with Lady J first, Deliano second, Slow Dick third. Daisy K led the two year old trot for 50 dollars, followed by Round House Maid and Miss Berkhart. Mort Keeley won a bicycle race in 2:38 with Sam Miller and Billy Graham close behind. A full afternoon card includes purse events and a handicap bicycle race set for tomorrow. The grounds were packed as teams arrived and pleasant weather boosted attendance.

Lady J Deliano Slow Dick Daisy K Round House Maid Miss Berkhart Mort Keeley Sam Miller Billy Graham

Washington theater scene blends satire and sales pitch

Floral Hall displays Tornado aftermath at the Fair Grounds while Pap dispenses yellow legged chicken and quiets a drunken disturbance with a baseball club. The Trainwreckers debut draws crowds in Washington with a plot of corporate intrigue and love. L. D. Robinson offers 25 percent cash discount in September sale.

Washington Floral Hall Fair Grounds Cole L. D. Robinson

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